Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Vulnerable (VU)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a climber. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its stalked leaves have blades that are egg-shaped to broadly egg-shaped, and 6–13 by 6–10 cm. |
| Flowers | Its male flowers have 3 outer sepals that are triangular-drop-shaped and 0.8 mm long. Its 3 inner sepals are broadly oval and 1.5–2 mm long, while its 6 petals are oblong and 1 mm long. |
| Fruit | Its dry fruits are orange-yellow and 3.5–4.5 by 1.5–2 cm. |
| Habitat | It grows in lowland forests. |
| Etymology | Greek teino, to stretch like a bow; Greek spora, seed, referring to its curved seeds; Greek makros, large; Greek karpa, fruit, referring to the large fruits of this species |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Others
| Master ID | 33117 |
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| Species ID | 7531 |
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